To help reduce statistics that currently estimate 55 people die each day from smoking, the nation’s Parliament has imposed a new smoking ban in all government, school, and other public sector buildings.

Iraq now joins Israel, Jordan and Qatar as other Middle Eastern countries that have also banned smoking in public places. Our appreciation, Iraq, for these measures to improve the lives of all residents.

May many governments be similarly inspired to strive for the blessing of clean air and a smoke-free world.  
Reference
http://talkradionews.com/2009/09/amidst-the-rubble-iraq-imposes-smoking-ban/
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200909/01/P200909010285.htm
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-08/26/content_11949777.htm